It's Never Too Late to Get in Shape

It is never too late to get into shape! No matter what circumstances you find yourself in and at what age, you always have the ability to pump up those muscles and work that heartbeat. Of course, the older you are the more important it becomes to ask your medical professional what kind of exercises you can do to get yourself into shape.Many of the common complaints associated with the aging process: joint stiffness, weight gain, fatigue and loss of bone mass, among others - can be prevented by adopting a regular plan of physical fitness. Keeping your muscles conditioned and your heart strong and efficient can offset these minor complaints and may help reduce your risk of more serious conditions.

As we age, we tend to lose muscle mass and bone mass, which lead to stiffness all over the body. To make muscles and bones grow, you need to work them against a slowly increasing resistance. Any type of weightlifting with free weights or strength machines, and even push-ups are considered muscle building exercises. Also, as we get older the muscle around the heart deteriorates and fat accumulates. To prevent this, aerobic exercises are needed to keep your heart working to keep it in shape. Combating aerobic exercise is easy, all you have to do is walk. Walking has been proven to be one of the best aerobic exercises with the least amount of strain on your body. If you can't walk outside, buying a used treadmill can get you the exercise you need in the comfort of you own home.